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French Gulch, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
French Gulch, CA
At a Glance
How French Gulch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows French Gulch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is French Gulch a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
French Gulch residents earn a median household income of $32,188 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,209. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in French Gulch is $84,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,286. Median rent is $1,350/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
French Gulch reports 667 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,292/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in French Gulch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
French Gulch has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.